Asthma prevention. Task Force on Research and Education for the Prevention and Control of Respiratory Diseases

This chapter describes the hazards for construction workers, with a particular focus on injuries as well as exposures to hazardous chemicals and dusts. A section describes hazardous exposures to lead and other heavy metals. Another section describes noise exposure. The impact of musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers is then discussed. A section on respiratory diseases focuses on asbestosis, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma. Exposures known to cause dermatitis and cancer are reviewed. There is a discussion of engineered nanomaterials as a potential emerging hazard. Various approaches to prevention and control, including regulations and health services, are described.

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Challenges to Infection Control Team during COVID-19 Pandemic in a Quaternary Medical Center in Saudi Arabia

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ◽

10.1017/ice.2021.72 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Hala A Amer ◽

Ibrahim A Alowidah ◽

Chasteffi Bugtai ◽

Barbara M. Soule ◽

Ziad A Memish

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Infection Control ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Task Force ◽

Care Center ◽

Capital City ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Team Approach ◽

And Control

Abstract Background: King Saud Medical City (KSMC) is a quaternary care center based in the center of the capital city, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and is one of the key Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities dedicated to the care of COVID-19 patients in the central region. Methods: A comprehensive surge plan was promptly launched in mid-March 2020 to address the pandemic and then expanded in a phase-wise approach. Supporting the capacity of the infection prevention and control department (IPCD) was one of the main pillars of KSMC surge plan. Task force Infection Control teams have been formulated to tackle the different aspects of pandemic containment processes. The challenges and measures undertaken by the IPC team have been described. Conclusion: Realizing the more prominent role of infection prevention and control staff as frontline responders to public health emergencies like COVID-19, a solid infection prevention and control system at the healthcare setting supported by qualified and sufficient manpower, a well-developed multidisciplinary team approach, electronic infrastructure and efficient supply utilization is required for effective crisis management.

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Global Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Comprehensive Approach

Journal of Pharmacy Technology ◽

10.1177/875512250802400215 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 122-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Gary Milavetz

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Comprehensive Approach ◽

Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽

And Control

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ECDC recruiting scientific experts

Weekly releases (1997–2007) ◽

10.2807/esw.12.51.03338-en ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 12 (51) ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Resistance ◽

Disease Prevention ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Healthcare Associated Infections ◽

European Centre ◽

Scientific Experts ◽

Surveillance Unit ◽

Healthcare Associated ◽

And Control

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is inviting applications for the position of: Senior Expert for Respiratory Diseases in the Surveillance Unit Expert in Surveillance Unit – Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-associated Infections

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The management of NDM-β-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in Tuscany

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.703 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

A Ninci ◽

M Grazzini ◽

D Paolini ◽

F Niccolini ◽

M T Mechi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Rectal Swab ◽

Task Force ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Multidrug Resistant ◽

Control Measures ◽

Outbreak Management ◽

Carbapenem Resistant ◽

Multidrug Resistant Organisms ◽

And Control

Abstract Issue An important outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-beta-lactamase (NDM)-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) has been reported from north-western of Tuscany since November 2018. NDM is a metallo-β-lactamase able to hydrolyze most β-lactames (including carbapenems) with limited treatment options. Description of the Problem From November 2018 to May 2019, 7 Tuscan hospitals notified a total of 350 infected or colonized cases. This outbreak was described in a risk assessment edited by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in June 2019. The Ministry of Health and the Tuscany Region promptly adopted infection prevention control measures. Results Since July 2019, a regional task force, composed by experts in infectivology, microbiology and public health, coordinated the following actions: Publication of Regional Resolutions which have established practical guidelines for the outbreak management. These measures included:(I) the introduction of screening test for CRE by rectal swab for hospitalized patients; (II) the implementation of microbiological rapid molecular tests and genotyping of rectal swab; (III) the enhancement of standard and transmission-based precautions; (iv) the strengthening of handover between hospital setting and primary healthcare; (v) the implementation of a regional data-base for outbreak surveillance.Monthly regional meetings with the infection control teams of each hospital.Site visits (n. 44) performed by a group of experts in all healthcare facilities. After the implementation of these measures, a trend for decrease in positive blood cultures of NDM was registered. Lessons The spread of NDM in Tuscany has been the opportunity to standardize and improve the approach to Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) prevention and control. Key messages The spread of NDM in Tuscany has been the opportunity to standardize and improve the approach to Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) prevention and control. The cooperation among stakeholders and the standardization of precaution measures and healthcare workers’ behavior allows to effectively face the MDROs diffusion.

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Kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Penanggulangan Wabah Corona Virus Diease 2019 di Kabupaten Lamongan

Madani Jurnal Politik dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan ◽

10.52166/madani.v13i1.2292 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 86-108

Author(s):

Fahmi Anas

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Task Force ◽

Close Contact ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Contact Tracing ◽

Government Programs ◽

Business Operations ◽

Corona Virus ◽

And Control ◽

The Village

This study examines the policies of the Lamongan Regency government in preventing and overcoming the Covid-19 outbreak. Lamongan Regency Regulation No. 35 of 2020 concerning the prevention and control of Corona Virus 2019 in transition to recovery is one of the policies issued by the Lamongan Regency Government. This research aims to implement prevention and recovery policies in overcoming the Covid-19 outbreak in Lamongan Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The use of a qualitative approach in this research is descriptive analysis, the researcher wants to describe the policy of controlling and preventing Covid-19 in the transition to recovery in Lamongan Regency This research uses data sources from scientific journals, literature books, official websites which then come from descriptive analysis of prevention policies, and recovery in the response to the Covid-19 outbreak in Lamongan Regency. The results of the study explained that the prevention and control of the Corona Diease 2019 Virus in the transition to recovery in Lamongan Regency was the formation of a Covid-19 accelerated handling task force to accelerate the handling of Covid-19, the availability of health facilities and infrastructure for the Covid-19 test, quarantine or isolation areas, as well as massive close contact tracing. Prohibition of traveling without masks, guaranteeing goods vehicle activities and business operations (shops). The involvement of various parties has greatly helped government programs in overcoming Covid-19, such as the village head, community leaders and the interaction of the TNI and Polri which greatly helped create security and order during the prevention and recovery of Covid-19 countermeasures in Lamongan Regency.

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